"This new cross-party forum will put that right: tearing down the barriers that stifle talent, championing creators as pioneers of our time, and making sure Britain leads the world as the ultimate home of creativity, innovation and ambition,"
"For many years people have questioned whether being a content creator is a real job, and whether you can actually build a sustainable career from it,"
"I started as a content creator on YouTube eight years ago, launched my first business around three years ago and my second shortly after. Even though my physiotherapy degree is an integral part of what I do, without YouTube I wouldn't be where I am"
An Oxford Economics impact report found YouTube content creators contributed £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024 and supported 45,000 jobs. An all-party parliamentary group has been launched to represent UK creators and influencers and to provide industry insights to policy-makers despite having no formal power. Co-chair Feryal Clark called creators trailblazers and said they had been undervalued in Westminster. Creators welcomed recognition and highlighted barriers including access to training and funding, suitable studio spaces, and film permits. Creator Lilly Sabri credited YouTube with enabling her businesses and career alongside her physiotherapy qualification.
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